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Lake arthur, NM — ZIP 88253

Population: 901 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 88253 (Lake arthur, NM) is $168,300. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$168,300

Median home value

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$168,300
House Price Index (state)
414.6 (-1.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$425,000
Active listings
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$868/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$892/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,091/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,476/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
7.8 : 1
Schools include
LAKE ARTHUR ELEMENTARY, LAKE ARTHUR HIGH, LAKE ARTHUR MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, drought, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.9 in
Annual snowfall
3.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
196
Days with Moderate air quality
144
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
168

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,165
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,210

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Champion Ranch Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
EASTERN NEW MEXICO MEDICAL CENTER, LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL - ROSWELL, ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-188 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
25.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.6%
Median annual property tax
$532
Households with broadband internet
58.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,342
Average weekly wage
$1,536
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
241

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 88253?
$168,300.
What is typical rent in ZIP 88253?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,091/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 88253?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, drought, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 88253 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 88253?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 88253?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 88253?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 88253?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 88253 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 88253?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 88253?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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